Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

letter of administration

When filing a petition for letters of administration, does it matter which county the papers are filed? My decendant was deceased in New York City county. Can I file the petition in Queens county? Thanks.


Asked on 1/16/02, 6:49 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Kaplan Robert Kaplan, P.C.

Re: letter of administration

Petition must be filed in the county where decedent passed or domiciled.

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Answered on 1/16/02, 7:06 pm
Amy L. Finch, 845-362-0387 Amy L. Finch, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: letter of administration

A petition for Letters of Administration should be filed in the county where the decedent lived.

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Answered on 1/17/02, 8:31 am
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: letter of administration

The petition MUST be filed where the decedent resided.

Daniel Clement

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Answered on 1/17/02, 10:45 am


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